The relativist position

“…according to the relativist position, the particular language we speak, especially the structure of that language, determines our thought patterns, our perceptions of reality, and , ultimately, important cultural components.”

The people and corporations who make donations often times come from older generations in the communities. These investors expect and respond to speech that is grammatically correct and appropriate. They will appreciate more articulate words and explanations about what the High Fives Organization does and hope to do in the future. They respond to what they know and understand. Although the speech that younger generations use is meant to be eccentric and to raise excitement, the older generations might view the excitement as disrespectful or overwhelming.